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Sinclair pursues a deal with Scripps to spark more TV station consolidation

Television station owner Sinclair Inc. has taken an equity stake in fellow broadcaster E.W. Scripps, signaling its intent to become a behemoth in the shrinking field. Sinclair disclosed its ...
Detroit Free Press

Could WXYZ-TV be for sale? Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps, seeking merger

Both companies have media holdings in Michigan, but Channel 7 would be a big prize. While the Scripps statement didn’t rebuff Sinclair, it also didn't welcome a deal, either. A potential deal also ...
Los Angeles Times

Sinclair Broadcast Group makes bid for Scripps TV stations

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Sinclair Broadcast Group has made an unsolicited $7-per-share bid for E.W. Scripps, valuing the TV station ...
Variety

Sinclair in Talks to Acquire Rival TV Station Owner E.W. Scripps, Eyeing $300 Million in Cost Synergies

Sinclair, the second-biggest U.S. TV station group owner, disclosed that it has acquired an 8.2% stake in the E.W. Scripps Co. and has been in talks for several months about buying Scripps.